The rise of passive-aggressive wi-fi names

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The rise of passive-aggressive wi-fi names

Some wireless internet users have been setting their network names to send snide messages to their neighbours. Why?Wireless internet users are typically asked to assign names to their networks when installing new routers. These names can be seen by anybody within range who searches for networks. Many stick to mundane options like "Home" or "Wireless01". The more adventurous may even use their surname or address.But this is an era of bite-sized self-expression. It's possible to see names like "Drop it like it's hotspot", "Terror network", and "Virus Detected Shutting Down". Or witticisms like "Pretty fly for a Wi-Fi" and "Wi Believe I Can Fi".

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  1. Jacqui Cheng

    217.0 days ago

    WiFi network names are the new "neighborly" notes on your door. Adults acting like children yet again. http://t.co/WH6z3mSC



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